It all started out last summer when my friend and neighbor, Marie-Pier, enrolled in a weight loss program at the University of MN. She was motivated and on track, but wanted to make sure she didn’t lose momentum. She told me she had a great idea: why didn’t we both sign up for the YWCA […]
Jackson totally loved school and is psyched for tomorrow. From his homework (which is hard to read, his words in bold): When it was time to go home I felt SAD because I wanted to WORK. Tomorrow I will DO STUFF. Good deal! mjg comment: it looks like he wrote “After that we MADE BEER,” but it actually says […]
Kirsten completed her first triathlon today! See the photos.
Check me out (and the backs of AJ and Mike) in the promotional video for the indoor Y triathlons.- shot during and after my tri. You can also briefly see me on the bikes -twice!- if you squint at the right time. I *knew* fame and fortune would follow such athletic prowess- not to mention […]
I would like to make a statement for the record: our boy is not the strong silent type. I have no idea how strong he is, but I can tell you with 100% confidence he is not silent. The boy talks and talks and talks, then he chats for awhile and then, he has something […]
Ah yes. Yes, we know. There have been a paucity of blog postings of late. We have excuses, good and varied and even true excuses, but who likes excuses? Certainly not me nor anyone I know. To solve this situation, I have decided that there’s no point in me feeling guilty that I’ve missed posting […]
Yes, it’s true. After about five years of living in DC, we are moving back to the Midwest! We hear from reliable sources that it’s a good place to grow up and raise kids. 🙂 We have a house under contract and the closing date is set for the end of March. Our goal is […]
Things have just been a little busy. Updates soon!
Our boy is a berry monster. He likes blueberries, raspberries, blackberries- you name the berry, we’re betting he’ll scarf it like there’s no tomorrow. We’re trying to vary the foods he eats to ensure that he has a good diet and reduce the chance that he becomes a picky eater. This has not been a […]